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Willow, the Biden household’s new pet cat, wanders across the White Home on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2022 in Washington. President Joe Biden and first girl Jill Biden have added Willow, a 2-year-old, green-eyed, grey and white feline from Pennsylvania, to their pet household. (Erin Scott/The White Home by way of AP)
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and first girl Jill Biden have lastly added the long-promised cat to their pet household.
Her title is Willow, and he or she’s a 2-year-old, green-eyed, grey and white farm cat from Pennsylvania.
“Willow is settling into the White Home together with her favourite toys, treats, and loads of room to scent and discover,” mentioned Michael LaRosa, the primary girl’s spokesperson.
Jill Biden had mentioned after Joe Biden was elected in November 2020 that they might convey a kitty to the White Home, however her arrival had been delayed. Final month, the White Home mentioned the cat would are available January.
The primary girl named Willow after her hometown of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania.
The short-haired tabby made fairly an impression on Jill Biden after leaping up on stage and interrupting her remarks throughout a 2020 marketing campaign cease in Pennsylvania, LaRosa mentioned.
“Seeing their quick bond, the proprietor of the farm knew that Willow belonged with Dr. Biden,” he mentioned.
The White Home hasn’t had a feline resident since India, President George W. Bush’s cat.
Willow joins Commander, a German shepherd pet Joe Biden launched in December as a birthday present from the president’s brother James Biden and his spouse, Sara.
The Bidens had two different German shepherds, Champ and Main, on the White Home earlier than Commander.
However Main, a 3-year-old rescue canine, began behaving aggressively after he arrived in January 2021, together with a pair of biting incidents. The White Home had mentioned Main was nonetheless adjusting to his new dwelling, and he was despatched again to the Bidens’ Delaware dwelling for coaching.
The Bidens, after consulting with canine trainers, animal behaviorists and veterinarians, determined to observe the specialists’ collective advice and ship Main to dwell in a quieter surroundings with household buddies, LaRosa mentioned final month.
Champ died in June at age 13.